Category: Military Architecture > Wall
District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Alfeizerão > Bairro Social
, Located in Alfeizerão, in the municipality of Alcobaça, the Ruins of the Walls of the Castle of Alfeizerão date back to the Middle Ages.
, Originally built to defend the Atlantic coast, the castle was founded by the Muslims in the 8th century.
, Founded in a strategic location, the castle was rebuilt by D. Afonso Henriques after the Christian Reconquest of 1147.
, It received a Charter of Foral in 1332 from the Abbey of Alcobaça, reflecting its importance in the region throughout the centuries.
, It suffered significant damage in the 1755 earthquake and gradually lost its strategic importance.
, Subsequently, the castle and its lands underwent several changes of ownership until they were declared a Property of Public Interest in 1974.
, Currently, the ruins include parts of the wall and two semi-circular turrets.
, Access to the site is free and allows visitors to explore the ancient defensive structures, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
, Alfeizerão is also internationally known for its "pão-de-ló" (sponge cake), adding a gastronomic attraction to the visit of the castle ruins.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Alfeizerão
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.500734840690036,-9.110182879250496
Coordinates DMS: 39°30'2.6"N 09°06'36.7"W
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